Sarah Proctor

Biography

Hi, I'm Sarah Proctor, a happy, friendly 19-year-old from Billingham, in the North East of England. I live with my parents, Dave and Jill, and Hannah, my sister. I have loved music and sport my whole life. I really wanted to be a PE teacher before this whole singing thing came along and studied sport at school. I then did a two-year college course. However, whilst I was at college, I started following my other dream, my passion.I was soon writing and gigging, and as soon as my course was over, I left to then pursue my singer/song writer career full-time. I was actually 16 years old when I started gigging around my local area. Previous to that, my dad had taught me a few chords on the guitar, and from then on, I just continued learning as much as I could by myself, gaining more and more experience and confidence with chords. I then started writing my own material and performing them at my gigs. I've been fortunate enough to have supported Professor Green, Roll Deep, and Joe McElderry, and they were all amazing. I don't work at the minute. I am just trying to focus all my time and attention on co-writing with other writers and producers and gigging to gain more experience, as and when I can. I am now planning on moving further afield, so look out for me. If I am doing a gig anywhere near you, please come and support me and say 'hi'. by Garry Urwin and Sue Palmer

Sarah's Links

Dreamsby Sarah Proctor

This video is from May 2011, and Sarah has progressed a long way since making this appearance on Band Stand. At the moment, she is working on new fresh material, so watch this space!

Reviews

I was at the The Georgian when it was heaving for a big Saturday night out, and Sarah Proctor was the support act. She is a performer with a big future ahead of her. Her own composition, Dreams, burns with a bright flame. Sarah has a great voice, and she can have confidence in her own compositions and begin to live that dream and be a success

On the beat with Robert Nichols

As Sarah lives quite close to me, I decided to go along and do exactly as she asked - support her! Sarah was in Middlesbrough at Liberty's, and when she took to the stage, she was amazing! I am already a fan of hers, but to see her live was just great. Sarah is a very talented young lady, developing her own fresh style. I don’t think she sounds like anyone I know. She has a very unique voice, but she has her feet firmly on the ground and doesn't let anyone or anything faze her. Sarah is very enthusiastic and determined to succeed, and she has the full support of her family who are behind her in everything she does. I think she has definitely got the qualities and what it takes to be a huge success. As well as hearing Sarah sing and play, I also got the chance to have a chat with her and her parents and got to know her a little better.

Chunechat.com Garry Urwin

Interview with Sarah

Garry: At what age did you first start getting seriously into music Sarah and how?Sarah: I was 16 years old when I started gigging around my local area. Previous to that, my dad had taught me a few chords on the guitar. I then just continued learning by myself and learnt more chords and started writing my own material and performing them at my gigs.Garry: Do you work and if so what do you do?Sarah: I don't work at the minute. I'm just focusing all my time and attention on co-writing with other writers and producers and gigging.Garry: What is your preferred music genre?Sarah: I don't really have a preferred genre of music. I find that I like to dabble in all genres. I have always been a huge lover of pop music though.Garry: What were your musical influences?Sarah: My musical influences are many. I like to take inspiration from different artists. I think being too narrow-minded when listening to music just limits what you can do when writing your own material. I like to take parts of songs I like and put them into a song in my own way making, hopefully, a combination of different sounds which sound amazing at the end. At the minute, I am listening to a lot of Rihanna, Drake, Christina Perri, Emeli Sande, Adele. A variety.Garry:How do you go about finding local gigs to play?Sarah: Honestly, I think it is just by word of mouth. I think because I have been doing the local circuit for three years now, I've come into contact with quite a few people, whether it be promoters, venue owners, or other bands/singers.Garry: You have supported Professor Green, Roll Deep, and Joe McEldrey, all very different and amazing in their own way. How did you feel at the time? A lot of pressure there for you. Sarah: Yes, Professor Green, Roll Deep, and Joe McElderry was amazing, by far some of the best gigs I've done. Playing to their crowds was so good. It was quite a lot of pressure, but at the same time, I really enjoyed it and just went for it.Garry: Have you ever had a bad experience at a gig?Sarah: I haven't really had a bad experience at any of my gigs, but I have occasionally forgotten the words. You just have to carry on and make it up or something. But people are usually lovely and laugh along with you. I'm more critical of myself than anyone else could ever be.Garry: If you could travel anywhere in the world and stay for a year, where would you go?Sarah: I would love to go to America and live there for a year. I absolutely love it there. I visited LA and Las Vegas last year, and I think I fell in love.Garry:Are you frightened of anything? Sarah: I'm not really frightened of anything, but no doubt, if I came face to face with a ferocious creature I wouldn't be too brave.Garry: Have you any other interests outside music? eg, reading, sports, shopping...Sarah: Yes, every girl loves shopping! But I love sport. I've taken part in sport my whole life. I really wanted to be a PE teacher before this whole singing thing came along and studied sport at college and school.Garry: What is your idea of a good evening out?Sarah: My ideal night out would be just hanging out with my friends, either having a cosy night in with films and sweets or going out for a bit of a party.Garry: What three words would you use to sum up your personality?Sarah: I think three words to sum up my personality would be - considerate, fun, and determined.Garry: If you had a time machine, would you travel forward or back in time and why?Sarah: I think you should never look back, plus I could see myself in a flying car or something!Garry: Where do you see yourself in five years' time?Sarah: In five years' time, I would love to think that I had become successful in what I want to do, which is music. If not, I will still probably be trying.Garry: What is your favourite song of all time?Sarah: I don't really have a favourite song of all time. It's really hard to pick, there are so many amazing songs.Garry: What was the first song you wrote? What's it about and how did you go about It?Sarah: The first song I wrote was called 'Change'. It was basically about people and relationships changing and not being able to help it or control it, but knowing that everything you went through together makes you still love them.